The Irish Merediths

Meredith families who settled in Ireland and their descendants

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Margaret Jones1

F, #4376, d. 11 June 1950

Biography

Margaret Jones and Henry George Meredith were married on 10 Jun 1918 in Ballymore Eustace Church, Naas, IrelandG.2 She died on 11 Jun 1950 in Southfield House, AthyG.3 She was buried on 13 Jun 1950 in Ballintubbert ChurchG.
Margaret Jones was the daughter of James Jones, a Farmer.

The death of Margaret Meredith nee Jones was reported in the Irish Times as follows:
“MEREDITH - June 11, 1950, Margaret, beloved wife of the late H.G. Meredith, Southfield House, Athy. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family. Funeral leaving house 4 p.m. to Ballintubbert Church to-morrow (Tuesday). “The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended””.

Family

Children with Henry George Meredith b. 7 Feb 1874, d. 16 Dec 1947

DaughterCharlotte Eileen Meredith b. 1919, d. 28 Aug 1944
DaughterAbigail Annie Meredith b. ca. 1921, d. 27 Jun 1982
DaughterFlorence Meredith b. 1922, d. aft. 1992
DaughterSydney Jones Meredith b. 1926, d. 30 Aug 1972
SonJoseph Henry Meredith b. 1928, d. 21 Apr 1984

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Relationship:Partner of Henry George Meredith (3rd great-grandson of Rice Meredith)
Partner of Henry George Meredith (4th great-nephew of Mathias Meredith)
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Citations

  1. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
  2. [S1462] Irish Civil Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, database: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/
  3. [S1205] Death announcement: Meredith, Margaret, Irish Times, Monday, June 12, 1950, p.8, “MEREDITH - June 11, 1950, Margaret, beloved wife of the late H.GMeredith, Southfield House, Athy Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family Funeral leaving house 4 p.mto Ballintubbert Church to-morrow (Tuesday) “The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended””
Last Edited18 Dec 2016

Sydney Jones Meredith1

F, #4377, b. 1926, d. 30 August 1972

Parents

FatherHenry George Meredith b. 7 Feb 1874, d. 16 Dec 1947
MotherMargaret Jones d. 11 Jun 1950

Biography

Sydney Jones Meredith was born in 1926.2 She and Charles Moore Stephens were married on 27 May 1947 in Ballintubber Church, Stradbally.3 She died on 30 Aug 1972, at age ~46, in Baggot Street HospitalG.4 She was buried on 1 Sep 1972 in Christchurch, GoreyG.4

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Relationship:4th great-granddaughter of Rice Meredith
5th great-niece of Mathias Meredith
Ancestral line:HenryF, JosephE, SamuelD, ThomasC, Early Clonenagh MeredithsB, Rice MeredithA
Ancestral line:HenryE, JosephD, SamuelC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MeredithsA
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Citations

  1. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
  2. [S605] Family Search, Record Search - Pilot Site, http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/ accessed Jul 2009
  3. [S1462] Irish Civil Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, database: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/
  4. [S1402] Death announcement: Stephens, Sydney: The Irish Times; Aug 31, 1972; pg13
Last Edited21 Jan 2024

Joseph Henry Meredith1

M, #4378, b. 1928, d. 21 April 1984

Parents

FatherHenry George Meredith b. 7 Feb 1874, d. 16 Dec 1947
MotherMargaret Jones d. 11 Jun 1950

Biography

Joseph Henry Meredith was born in 1928.2 He and Mary Townsend were married. He died on 21 Apr 1984, at age ~56, in Southfield House, Ballintubbert, AthyG.3 He was buried on 23 Apr 1984 in Ballintubbert Church cemetery.

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Relationship:4th great-grandson of Rice Meredith
5th great-nephew of Mathias Meredith
Ancestral line:HenryF, JosephE, SamuelD, ThomasC, Early Clonenagh MeredithsB, Rice MeredithA
Ancestral line:HenryE, JosephD, SamuelC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MeredithsA
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  • 1928
    Birth:
    1928
  • 1947~19
    His father Henry George Meredith died on 16 Dec 1947 in Dublin hospitalG.
  • 1950~22
    His mother Margaret Jones died on 11 Jun 1950 in Southfield House, AthyG.
  • 1984~56
    Death:
    21 Apr 1984 | Southfield House, Ballintubbert, AthyG
  • 1984
    Burial:
    23 Apr 1984 | Ballintubbert Church cemetery
  • 2023
    His wife Mary Townsend died on 24 Feb 2023.


Citations

  1. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
  2. [S605] Family Search, Record Search - Pilot Site, http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/ accessed Jul 2009
  3. [S1206] The Irish Times ; Apr 23, 1984; pg16, “MEREDITH (Ballintubbert, Athy) - April 21, 1984 (suddenly), at his residence, Southfield House, Joseph Henry, dearly loved husband of Mary and loving father of Derek, Kenneth, Lorraine, Jacqueline and Alan; deeply regretted by his brother, sister, relatives and friends Funeral Service today (Monday) at 3 o’cin StBrigid’s Church, Ballintubbert, and burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery“The Lord is my Shepherd””
Last Edited15 Dec 2009

Florence Meredith1

F, #4380, b. 1922, d. after 1992

Parents

FatherHenry George Meredith b. 7 Feb 1874, d. 16 Dec 1947
MotherMargaret Jones d. 11 Jun 1950

Biography

Florence Meredith was born in 1922.2 She died aft. 1992.

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Relationship:4th great-granddaughter of Rice Meredith
5th great-niece of Mathias Meredith
Ancestral line:HenryF, JosephE, SamuelD, ThomasC, Early Clonenagh MeredithsB, Rice MeredithA
Ancestral line:HenryE, JosephD, SamuelC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MeredithsA
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  • 1922
    Birth:
    1922
  • 1947~25
    Her father Henry George Meredith died on 16 Dec 1947 in Dublin hospitalG.
  • 1950~28
    Her mother Margaret Jones died on 11 Jun 1950 in Southfield House, AthyG.
  • 1992
    Death:
    Aft. 1992


Citations

  1. [S1208] Marriage Announcement: Bradshaw - Meredith The Irish Times (1874-Current File); Apr 9, 1942; ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Irish Times (1859-2008) pg2, “The wedding of MrRichard GBradshaw, only son of Mrand MrsPJBradshaw, Bridge street, Shillelagh, County Wicklow, and Miss Florence Meredith, daughter of Mrand MrsHGMeredith, Southfield House, Athy, County Kildare, took place yesterday at Ballintubbert Church The RevJBEvans officiated, assisted by the RevHEvanson The bride was given away by her father, and the bridesmaids were the Misses Abbie and Sydney Meredith (sisters of the bride) MrJames PGray was best man.”
  2. [S605] Family Search, Record Search - Pilot Site, http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/ accessed Jul 2009
Last Edited27 Dec 2014

Abigail Annie Meredith1

F, #4382, b. about 1921, d. 27 June 1982

Parents

FatherHenry George Meredith b. 7 Feb 1874, d. 16 Dec 1947
MotherMargaret Jones d. 11 Jun 1950

Biography

Abigail Annie Meredith was born ca. 1921.2 She died on 27 Jun 1982, at age ~61, in Coolrain House, CarlowG.3 She was buried on 29 Jun 1982 in Killeshin Church.3

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Relationship:4th great-granddaughter of Rice Meredith
5th great-niece of Mathias Meredith
Ancestral line:HenryF, JosephE, SamuelD, ThomasC, Early Clonenagh MeredithsB, Rice MeredithA
Ancestral line:HenryE, JosephD, SamuelC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MeredithsA
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  • 1921
    Birth:
    Ca. 1921
  • 1947~26
    Her father Henry George Meredith died on 16 Dec 1947 in Dublin hospitalG.
  • 1950~29
    Her mother Margaret Jones died on 11 Jun 1950 in Southfield House, AthyG.
  • 1982~61
    Death:
    27 Jun 1982 | Coolrain House, CarlowG
  • 1982
    Burial:
    29 Jun 1982 | Killeshin Church


Citations

  1. [S1208] Marriage Announcement: Bradshaw - Meredith The Irish Times (1874-Current File); Apr 9, 1942; ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Irish Times (1859-2008) pg2, “The wedding of MrRichard GBradshaw, only son of Mrand MrsPJBradshaw, Bridge street, Shillelagh, County Wicklow, and Miss Florence Meredith, daughter of Mrand MrsHGMeredith, Southfield House, Athy, County Kildare, took place yesterday at Ballintubbert Church The RevJBEvans officiated, assisted by the RevHEvanson The bride was given away by her father, and the bridesmaids were the Misses Abbie and Sydney Meredith (sisters of the bride) MrJames PGray was best man.”
  2. [S605] Family Search, Record Search - Pilot Site, http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/ accessed Jul 2009
  3. [S1400] Death announcement: Bayley, Abigail; The Irish Times ; Jun 28, 1982; pg15
Last Edited30 Nov 2017

Katherine Eunice Kennedy1

F, #4383, b. 31 May 1895, d. 1 June 1989

Biography

Katherine Eunice Kennedy was born on 31 May 1895 in Michigan, USA.1 She and Joseph William Pattison were married. She died on 1 Jun 1989, at age 94, in Manistee, MichiganG.1

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  • 1895
    Birth:
    31 May 1895 | Michigan, USA
  • 1975~80
    Her husband Joseph William Pattison died in May 1975 in Port Austin, Huron, MI, USAG.
  • 198994
    Death:
    1 Jun 1989 | Manistee, MichiganG


Citations

  1. [S1303] Thompson Family Tree, http://trees./tree/13155958/
Last Edited3 Nov 2010

Charlotte Eileen Meredith1

F, #4393, b. 1919, d. 28 August 1944

Parents

FatherHenry George Meredith b. 7 Feb 1874, d. 16 Dec 1947
MotherMargaret Jones d. 11 Jun 1950

Biography

Charlotte Eileen Meredith was born in 1919.2 She died on 28 Aug 1944, at age ~25, in Dublin, IrelandG.3 She was buried on 30 Aug 1944 in Ballintubbert ChurchG.
Charlotte Eileen was the eldest daughter.

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Relationship:4th great-granddaughter of Rice Meredith
5th great-niece of Mathias Meredith
Ancestral line:HenryF, JosephE, SamuelD, ThomasC, Early Clonenagh MeredithsB, Rice MeredithA
Ancestral line:HenryE, JosephD, SamuelC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MeredithsA
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  • 1919
    Birth:
    1919
  • 1944~25
    Death:
    28 Aug 1944 | Dublin, IrelandG
  • 1944
    Burial:
    30 Aug 1944 | Ballintubbert ChurchG
  • 1947
    Her father Henry George Meredith died on 16 Dec 1947 in Dublin hospitalG.
  • 1950
    Her mother Margaret Jones died on 11 Jun 1950 in Southfield House, AthyG.


Citations

  1. [S1212] The Irish Times, Saturday, August 31, 1940, p.9, “The wedding took place on the 27th instin StPatrick’s Church, Ballymena, of MrAndrew EMorrow, son of the RevAand MrsMorrow, late of Dublin, and Miss Charlotte Eileen Meredith, eldest daughter of Mrand MrsHGMeredith, Southfield, Athy, County Kildare The RevF.JMitchell officiated The bride was given away by MrAMcTurk, and was attended by Miss MCummings MrT.GMcMaster acted as best man The honeymoon is being spent in Northern Ireland.”
  2. [S605] Family Search, Record Search - Pilot Site, http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/ accessed Jul 2009
  3. [S1213] The Irish Times, Tuesday, August 29, 1944  p.4, “MORROW - August 28, 1944, at a Dublin hospital, Charlotte Eileen Morrow, dearly-loved eldest daughter of HGand MrsMeredith, Southfield, Athy Remains will arrive at Ballintubber Church about 5 p.mto-day (Tuesday) Funeral service to-morrow (Wednesday) at 3 p.m(S.T.)”
Last Edited15 Dec 2009

Benjamin Peiser1

M, #4395, b. about 1847, d. 6 April 1922

Biography

Benjamin Peiser was born ca. 1847. He and Abigail Maria (Abbie) Meredith were married on 28 Sep 1906 in Griquatown, South AfricaG.1 He died on 6 Apr 1922, at age ~75.2
Benjamin Peiser, J.P. was a farmer. He lived at Peiserton District, Hay, South Africa. He was the son of Arnold Peiser and Francina Louisa Rossouw.

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Relationship:Partner of Abigail Maria (Abbie) Meredith (3rd great-granddaughter of Rice Meredith)
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  1. [S1214] Marriage announcement: Peiser-Meredith, Irish Times, Wednesday, October, 24, 1906, p.1, “PEISER and MEREDITH - By special licence, at Griquatown, before F.BGedye, C.C., Hay, on 28th September, 1906, Benjamin Peiser, J.P., of Peiserton District, Hay, to Abigail (Abbie), third daughter of Joseph Meredith, Esq., Southville, Queen’s Co., Ireland”
  2. [S1454] Death Notice: Abigail Maria Peiser; www.ancestor.co.za
Last Edited16 Feb 2015

John Salter1

M, #4396, b. about 1865, d. before 1961

Biography

John Salter was born ca. 1865. He and Caroline Anne (Carrie) Meredith were married on 28 Feb 1912 in St. Brigid’s Church, Ballintubber.1,2 He died bef. 1961.
John was the eldest son of George Salter, Blackford House, Queen’s Co. He emigrated with Caroline Anne shortly after their marriage. They are listed as passengers on the SS Afric, scheduled to arrive at Albany on 7 Mar 1912, with their ultimate destination being noted as Hamilton, Victoria. They appear in the Electoral Roll for Hamilton in 1913, in which he is described as a draper.

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Relationship:Partner of Caroline Anne (Carrie) Meredith (3rd great-granddaughter of Rice Meredith)
Partner of Caroline Anne (Carrie) Meredith (4th great-niece of Mathias Meredith)
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  1. [S1215] Marriage announcement: Salter - Meredith, Weekly Irish Times, Saturday, April 6, 1912, p.24, “SALTER and MEREDITH - February 28, 1912, at StBrigid’s Church, Ballintubber, by the RevA.GStuart and the RevH.E.DOswald, John, eldest son of the late George Salter, Blackford House, Queen’s Co., to Caroline A(Carrie), youngest daughter of Joseph Meredith, Southfield House, Athy.”
  2. [S1462] Irish Civil Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, database: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/
Last Edited11 Jan 2024

Marjorie Winifred Griffin1,2

F, #4397, d. 10 January 1976

Biography

Marjorie Winifred Griffin and Sydney William Meredith were married on 26 Mar 1940 in St Paul’s Church, GlenagearyG.1 She died on 10 Jan 1976 in Monkstown HospitalG.2
She was the daughter of George Griffin, a Business Man. She was living at 69 Albert road, Glenageary at the time of her marriage in 1940 to Sydney William Meredith. She was living at 21 St Catherine’s Park, Glenageary, in 1976. She had two children Frank and George from a previous marriage.2

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Relationship:Partner of Sydney William Meredith (3rd great-grandson of Rice Meredith)
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  1. [S1216] Marriage announcement: Meredith and Holmes, Weekly Irish Times, Saturday, April 20, 1940, p.19, “MEREDITH and HOLMES - March 26, 1940, at StPaul’s, Glenageary, by the RevGCooper, assisted by the RevT.FSmith; Sydney William Meredith, Richview, Clonskea, to Marjorie Holmes, 69 Albert road, Glenageary.”
  2. [S1217] Death announcement: Meredith, Marjorie Winifred, Irish Times, Wednesday, January 14, 1976, p.18.
Last Edited10 Apr 2017

Benjamin Crawford1

M, #4398

Biography

Benjamin Crawford and Jane Metcalfe were married on 22 Mar 1864 in St. Peter’s Church, Dublin.1,2 He and Jane Emily Phillips were married on 20 Aug 1873 in St. Peter’s Church Of Ireland, Dublin.2
Benjamin Crawford was the fourth son of Mark Crawford of Drumshambo. He was a merchant. The Irish register of birth has records of four children born to Benjamin Crawford and Jane Metcalf: two sons born in 1866 and 1868 and two daughters born in 1865 and 1867, but without names.1

Family

Child with Jane Metcalfe b. 15 Feb 1841, d. bef. 1873

SonFrancis Glover Crawford b. 24 Aug 1866, d. 29 Jun 1946

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Citations

  1. [S1204] Marriage announcement: Crawford and Metcalfe, The Belfast News-Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Monday, March 28, 1864; Issue 32736.
  2. [S1403] Irish Genealogy church records, online database https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/
Last Edited16 Dec 2012